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Kay Jewelers vs Seattle Diamonds

Side-by-side store comparison. Independent and non-promotional.

Data current as of July 30, 2026 · Updated daily. Zero affiliate revenue.

At a glance

Kay JewelersSeattle Diamonds
Founded19161985
HeadquartersAkron, OH, United StatesSeattle, WA, United States
Live listings209,92320,201
Origin mixLab + NaturalLab + Natural
Cert labs acceptedAGS · GCAL · GIA · IGIAGS · GIA · HRD · IGI
Ships toUnited StatesUS
Return window30 days5 days

Live listings, origin mix and accepted labs are updated daily. Founded, headquarters, shipping and return details are retailer-provided and were last verified June 15, 2026.

What each store stocks

Inventory composition observed live across each store's listings.

Kay Jewelers

Origin mix

Lab-grown 41%Natural 59%

Most common shapes

Round 31%·Oval 14%·Emerald 11%·Pear 10%

Seattle Diamonds

Origin mix

Lab-grown 0%Natural 100%

Most common shapes

Round 44%·Emerald 11%·Pear 10%·Oval 8%

Stones stocked by both

We track 3,298 diamonds currently listed at both stores.

Each matched stone has its own page where both retailers' prices appear next to the same physical diamond. That is where price comparison happens, on the stone, not on this page.

Pick by what you are looking for

  • Need shipping to New Zealand? Neither store ships there.
  • Need GIA grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need IGI grading? Both stores carry it.
  • Need HRD grading? Only Seattle Diamonds carries it.
  • Seattle Diamonds stocks more natural. Kay Jewelers stocks more natural.

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Questions we get

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from either store?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

Why do you not show price comparisons on this page?

Pricing varies per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond above and you'll see both retailers' prices on the exact same physical stone, which is the real comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Live listings refresh daily. Static facts refresh monthly.

How do I find a specific stone at both stores?

Use the GIA or IGI certificate number in our search.